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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP MEETING
Thursday, February 16, 2023, 3:00 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS
Were included on the agenda.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director Miller led the pledge.
ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT
Brett R. Barbre, President
Trudi DesRoches, Vice President
Phil Hawkins
J. Wayne Miller, PhD
DIRECTORS ABSENT
Tom Lindsey
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STAFF PRESENT
Mark Toy, General Manager
Doug Davert, Assistant General Manager
John DeCriscio, Operations Manager
Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Sophia Phuong, Senior Accountant
Paige Appel, Budget Analyst
Annie Alexander, Board Secretary
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Al Nederhood, resident, held a sign associated with the recent election in lieu of
providing comment.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1. Summary of Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24
Staff provided an overview of historical and projected water production
demand and projections including a comparison with the rate study,
variable costs projections and budget allocation percentages, detailed
historic and projected variable costs and budget calculations, and a
summary of overall water and sewer expenses.
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Discussion centered on the increased OCWD Basin Production Percentage
(BPP), increased fixed costs from MWDOC and MET, and a 50% increase in
energy costs.
President Barbre opened the floor for public comment.
Brooke Jones, resident, commented on the increased BPP and timeline for
capital improvement projects.
Lengthy discussion followed regarding the forecasted water production
demand and the financial impact of different pumping percentage
scenarios.
Staff then reviewed the draft budget for capital improvement projects and
noted that the updated Water Master Plan (WMP) would be critical in
determining necessary infrastructure improvements. A 5 -year CIP will be
presented at a future date.
President Barbre opened the floor for public comment.
Brooke Jones, resident, commented on the difference between the
engineer's estimate for projects and bids received due to increased material
costs.
Discussion continued regarding the WMP update, repair and replacement
expenses for reservoirs older than 50 years, and the findings from recent
reservoir inspections. The Engineering team was commended for their work
and timely completion of projects.
The next budget workshop is scheduled for March 16, 2023 and will cover
supplies and services, and revenues.
7. CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered Closed Session at 4:35 p.m.
7.1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
California Government Code
Name of Case: Irvine Ranch Water District v. Orange County Water District,
et al. (Los Angeles County Superior Court - Case No. BS 168278)
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7.2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
California Government Code
Name of Case: David and Christy Busk vs. YLWD (Orange County Superior
Court - Case No. 30-2022-01274513-CU-EI-CXC)
The Board returned to Open Session at 4:56 p.m.
8. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
General Counsel Gagen announced that no reportable action was taken during
closed session.
9. ADJOURNMENT
9.1. The meeting was adjourned at 4:57 p.m.
Annie Alexander
Board Secretary
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